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Write Executive Summaries That Get Read

Executives skim. Your summary needs to deliver key insights in seconds. AI helps you distill complex reports into compelling summaries.

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Example Prompt

I need an executive summary for a report about: [TOPIC]. Key findings: [MAIN POINTS]. Recommendations: [WHAT YOU SUGGEST]. Impact: [WHY THIS MATTERS]. Audience: [WHO'S READING]. Write a concise executive summary (under 200 words) that busy leaders will actually read.

Pro Tip

Put your recommendation first, then the reasoning. Executives want to know the answer before the explanation.

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Write Executive Summaries That Get Read

If your executive summary is too long or unclear, no one will read your full report.

The Problem

Poor executive summaries:

  • Are too long
  • Bury the key insights
  • Don't have clear recommendations
  • Read like introductions, not summaries

How AI Helps

AI distills your complex findings into tight, scannable summaries that deliver value in the first few sentences.

When to Use This

  • Research reports
  • Project updates
  • Business proposals
  • Analysis documents
  • Strategic plans

Tips for Best Results

  1. Lead with findings - What's the answer?
  2. Include the "so what" - Why does this matter?
  3. Make recommendations clear - What should they do?
  4. Keep it under 200 words - Ruthlessly edit

Try It Now

Copy the prompt, add your key findings and recommendations, and get a summary executives will actually read.